The Bayelsa State Government has acquired two aircraft to launch commercial flight operations at Bayelsa International Airport. According to a statement by Governor Douye Diri’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, the planes will serve the Yenagoa‑Abuja and Yenagoa‑Lagos routes.
Governor Diri announced the development during a courtesy visit by Dr. Tin Louise‑George, Prime Minister of the State of Africa in Diaspora, to Government House in Yenagoa. He welcomed Dr. Louise‑George on her maiden visit to Nigeria and Bayelsa, likening the State of Africa in Diaspora to organizations such as Doctors Without Borders. The governor said the state government is ready to collaborate on expanding the airport and developing a smart city.
He recalled a previous virtual meeting with Dr. Louise‑George and her team, facilitated by his Technical Adviser, Prof. Oweikumo Eradiri, during his recent trip to London. Diri noted the potential benefits of partnering with the State of Africa in Diaspora, describing it as an African government without borders.
The governor explained that the state has been working to ensure regular daily flights at the airport. Earlier, a private airline had been arranged to operate flights to Lagos and Abuja, but that arrangement nearly collapsed, leaving the airport virtually non‑functional. The acquisition of the two aircraft is a significant step toward reviving operations and improving connectivity between Bayelsa and major Nigerian cities. This development is expected to boost economic activity and facilitate travel for residents and visitors alike. With the government’s commitment to expanding the airport and building a smart city, the future of Bayelsa International Airport looks promising.
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